Bank of Japan raises policy interest rate

Japan’s core inflation rate surges to 16-month high of 3% in December
Japan's core consumer price index—which includes gasoline prices but does not include fresh food—rose 3% annually in December, reaching its highest level since August 2023, up from 2.7% in November and matching consensus.
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. The decision by the central bank came at the end of a two-day policy board meeting in Tokyo.
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After a two-day monetary policy meeting, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided on Friday to raise its policy interest rate to 0.5 percent from 0.25 percent, marking the highest level in nearly 17 years. Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON.
Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 0.5%, highest since 2008 amid sustained inflation and rising wages
The Bank of Japan ((BoJ)) has raised its key short-term interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.5%, in line with market consensus, and marking the highest level since 2008 and the third rate hike since the central bank ended negative interest rates in March 2024.
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